Signs and symptoms - Budd-Chiari Syndrome

[Xanthe]

I recently came across a thrombotic disease called Budd-Chiari Syndrome. What are its signs and symptoms ?

[Ted 0]

@xanthe Physical examination may reveal the following:

Jaundice

Ascites

Hepatomegaly

Splenomegaly

Ankle edema

Stasis ulcerations

Prominence of collateral veins

The clinical variants of Budd-Chiari syndrome have been described as follows

Acute and subacute forms: Characterized by rapid development of abdominal pain, ascites (which can cause abdominal distention), hepatomegaly, jaundice, and renal failure.

Chronic form: Most common presentation; patients present with progressive ascites; jaundice is absent; approximately 50% of patients also have renal impairment

Fulminant form: Uncommon presentation; fulminant or subfulminant hepatic failure is present, along with ascites, tender hepatomegaly, jaundice, and renal failure.